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Me and Trampolines

Polite trampoline jumping
Keeping my shirt down.
Not wearing a dress unless I have shorts
to cover my panties

Unbelievable trampoline jumping
Terrific when I was a child
Until I lied and said I could do a flip
And I burst my nose open on the trampoline springs

Refused to do trampoline jumping
When I was in my twenties 
Thinking I was too grown up for it

Jumped twice when I was in my forties.
Bad mistake. Dislocated a knee. 
And pulled a calf muscle.

Trampoline jump once at fifty-five
My grandchildren were thrilled
Piled on me in the middle after six jumps

Dainty trampoline jumping
Looking forward to it when I get
to my eighties, after I lose my mind.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/24/2020 5:49:00 PM

Hello Caren … plenty of humour comes out of trampolines especially when adults destroy their egos - thank you Caren - Lindsay

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/25/2020 3:06:00 AM

I do love trampolines. They bring the "kid" out in us.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/24/2020 3:30:00 PM

Haha! Let that be a lesson to you, Karen, as you advance in age. I was a figure skater in my late teens and loved it. Friends often encourage me to try so they can know if I'm telling the truth, but I always refuse. At my age walking is hazardous. / M

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 1/25/2020 3:06:00 AM

A figure skater! Wow! I had no idea! WOW Maurice!